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bookbrig's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Okay, I love this series. And I've already said it, but the characters are so wonderful and feel like real people, which makes these really quick reads for me. There are a few bits in each story that don't unfold the way I might have hoped, but I still ended up loving each story arc in the end. I have already gone back and reread bits of the earlier books, because I just can't get enough of the characters. ANYWAY. New favorite author acquired, I guess?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
peachmoni's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My favorite of the Ravenswood series. I can't wait to read this again. I really appreciate the demisexual rep here. I want more!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Bullying, Chronic illness, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
aurslde's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
personally, i found myself slightly underwhelmed with that kind of guy.
firstly, i prefer reading romance books where i see the relationship created and developed myself. in that kind of guy, the relationship was well established. secondly, due to the page length and fast paced nature of this book, the bond between the fmc and mmc from friends to lovers felt a little too rushed for my liking.
now that being said, that doesn't mean i didn't like aspects of this book. i liked that the mmc is demisexual. i hardly see this normalized and explored in literature, so that was a nice addition to this book. i liked the fmc being older and talia hibbert explores the older woman/younger man dynamic appropriately.
overall, if the book was longer, i could see the relationship developing more organically and liking this book more.
firstly, i prefer reading romance books where i see the relationship created and developed myself. in that kind of guy, the relationship was well established. secondly, due to the page length and fast paced nature of this book, the bond between the fmc and mmc from friends to lovers felt a little too rushed for my liking.
now that being said, that doesn't mean i didn't like aspects of this book. i liked that the mmc is demisexual. i hardly see this normalized and explored in literature, so that was a nice addition to this book. i liked the fmc being older and talia hibbert explores the older woman/younger man dynamic appropriately.
overall, if the book was longer, i could see the relationship developing more organically and liking this book more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
marymason's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
this book was just so tender, and i love zach and rae sm 🥹 ravenswood has been such a treat!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
ashleycmms's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Pregnancy
jessicarosem's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I have just discovered Tahlia Hibbert and have devoured this series in days. Honestly can’t get enough of her writing. So impressed with her character diversity and having main characters with autism and neurodivergence.
I will be a avid reader of hers going forward.
Also the spice… OMG *drools* she gets it!! Especially in this book!
I will be a avid reader of hers going forward.
Also the spice… OMG *drools* she gets it!! Especially in this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
the_ninja_librarian's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
So, I read this because it had demi-sexual MC rep.
I really struggled with a rating for this book because it was a well-written exploration of intimacy and attraction between an allosexual woman and a demi-sexual man, but it felt like that was all it was. The little plot there was outside their relationship was short, simple, and easily predictable - which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I felt like it had the potential to be something more complex, detailed, and in-depth.
For me this was a 2.5/2.75.
I really struggled with a rating for this book because it was a well-written exploration of intimacy and attraction between an allosexual woman and a demi-sexual man, but it felt like that was all it was. The little plot there was outside their relationship was short, simple, and easily predictable - which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I felt like it had the potential to be something more complex, detailed, and in-depth.
For me this was a 2.5/2.75.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Chronic illness, Infidelity, and Abandonment
Minor: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
shaipanda's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I’m so glad I finally got around to reading thisss - I wasn’t sure abt the age gap when I first read the description but I loved themmm :) not a favorite in terms of Talia Hibbert’s books cause that’s just too high a bar lol but I did really enjoy it :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Chronic illness, Infidelity, and Abandonment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
Also has internalized aphobia and explicit discussions of past trauma (the emotional abuse, abandonment, sexual activity when Zach is ace and not enjoying it but before he comes to terms with being demisexual, etc)littlewishling's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Hibbert does such a wonderful job of writing diverse characters with diverse stories and this is another fantastic one. I loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Infidelity
lasafica_reads's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Misogyny, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Chronic illness and Blood